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Add 6/54 and 1/8

6/54 + 1/8 is 17/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 8 is 216

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
    6/54 = 6 × 4/54 × 4 = 24/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
    1/8 = 1 × 27/8 × 27 = 27/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/216 + 27/216 = 24 + 27/216 = 51/216
  5. 51/216 simplified gives 17/72
  6. So, 6/54 + 1/8 = 17/72

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